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Inspecting the electrolyte level
The battery is practically maintenance-free under normal operating conditions. We
do, however, recommend that you have the electrolyte level inspected from time to
time by a specialist garage when outside temperatures are high or when driving on
long trips. You should also have the electrolyte level page 213 checked each time
the battery is charged.
The electrolyte level of the battery will also be checked as part of the Inspection
Service.
Operation in winter
The battery has to provide greater amounts of electricity during the winter. It also has
only part of the initial power output at low temperatures that it has at normal temper-
atures.
A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C.
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked by a specialist garage
before the start of the winter and recharged if necessary.
WARNING
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic burns.
Replace a frozen battery.
Charging the battery
A properly charged battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.
– Read the warning notes
– Switch the ignition and all electrical components off.
– Only for "quick-charging": Disconnect both battery cables (first of all "negative",
then "positive").
– Carefully attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red =
"positive", black = "negative").
Using the system
Safety
in "Working on the battery" on page 210 and
Driving Tips
– You can now plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch
on the charger.
– When charging is completed: switch the charger off and unplug the mains cable
from the power socket.
– Only then should you disconnect the terminal clamps of the charger.
– Reconnect the cables to the battery (first of all "positive", then "negative").
It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you recharge the
battery using low amperages (as for example from a mini-charger). Please also refer
to the instructions from the charger manufacturer.
A charging current of 0.1 of the total battery capacity (or lower) is that which should be
used until full charging is achieved.
It is, however, necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery with
high amperages, so-called "quick-charging".
"Quick-charging" a battery is dangerous
page 210. It requires a special charger and appropriate knowledge. We therefore
recommend that you have your battery quick-charged only by an authorised Škoda
Service Partner.
A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C
recommend that you no longer use a battery which has thawed out because the casing
of the battery may be cracked through the formation of ice and this would allow
battery electrolyte to flow out.
The vent plugs of the battery should not be opened for charging.
WARNING
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic burns.
.
Replace a frozen battery.
Never charge a battery which has a too low electrolyte level - risk of explo-
sion and caustic burns.
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and replenishing
in "Working on the battery" on
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Technical Data
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